Jill Biden Breaks Silence: Why She Says She Walked Out During Kamala Harris' Call

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News (2 / 1) 05.06.2026 22:56 / Tim

What happened behind the scenes

Jill said the day was highly emotional: Joe had decided to withdraw, family members were calling, and the president was in the next room negotiating the possible return of reporter Evan Gershkovich in a swap with Russia. She recalled Harris urging a quick endorsement — allegedly asking for it “in 20 minutes” — and said that pressure, combined with her heartbreak, led her to leave.

Her explanation

Jill emphasized she left because she was overwhelmed and saddened by how her husband’s long public service was ending, and that she still believed he was capable at the time. The account was detailed during the tour and reported by outlets including RadarOnline, with footage cited from C-SPAN and images from MEGA.